Carol Covino is the CEO of Covino Fitness and creator of Fit and Fierce, a program for women over 40 who want to gain lean muscle and balance their hormones naturally through nutrition and exercise. In our conversation, Carol explains why strength training is so crucial for longevity and shares her tips for creating an exercise routine at any age and fitness level. 

Carol originally started exploring weightlifting as a way to transform her body, but after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in her early 50s, her perspective on exercise radically shifted. Instead of focusing on looking fit, Carol turned to strength training as a way to improve her quality of life as she ages. 

Carol describes how her intention and sense of presence impacted her approach to strength training. She highlights ways to achieve a balance of speed, power, residence, and endurance without spending hours in the gym. Carol also maps out exactly how to get started or advance your current strength training circuit. 

Listen in to learn more about the importance of strength training as we age. 

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Topics Covered: 

• The root causes of Carol’s autoimmune disease 
• Challenges that Carol sees her clients in perimenopause and menopause facing
• Why muscle is considered the ‘organ of longevity’ 
• What fast-twitch muscle fibers are and examples of how to train them 
• Why Carol suggests beginners start out using weight machines at the gym
• Carol’s recommendations for progressing your current weightlifting routine 

Resources Mentioned:

• My episode on the Forever Fit Podcast: How to Feel More Vitally You with Dana Frost 
• Carol's Hormone Healthy Recipe guide
• Dr Andy Galpin on Youtube 
• Episode 66. Healthy Female Hormones with Janel Anderson

Connect with Carol: 

• Carol's Website
• Carol's Instagram

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram

Special offers: 

• Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/

Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at The Wave Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography

Podcast art by

 SimplyBe. Agency